14 DAY TRIAL // Defense of the Ancients, one of the most popular custom made maps for Warcraft III. To give players a better understanding of this sometimes complicated game here is a hero guide.
Ymir, Tuskarr is the Christmas present that IceFrog to all Dota released to the community along with Dota 6.70 map. Tuskarr is basically a strength based hero which can be recruited fron the Neutral Strength Tavern.
A great background story was also added: "Hailing from the Borean Tundra, Ymir is one of the wisest Tuskarr warriors.
Acquainted with years of warfare experience against raiding Ice Trolls and Nerubian Spiders that beset his village during his younger years, Ymir eagerly volunteered himself into the ranks of the Sentinel to help halt the notorious rise of the Lich King.
A specialist in controlling the element of ice, Ymir's prowess lies in surprising enemies with frosty magics. His arsenal not only consists of propelling Snowballs and hurling shards of solidifying ice, but also conjuring massive Snowstorms that greatly impede his enemies' battle efficiency."
Depending on the order, Tuskarr's skill build can be as an offensive hero or as a support one. Let's learn more about skills:
- Ice Shards (Shortkey E) - Ymir will gather 5 shards of ice into a sphere of frozen life essence that does 70/140/210/280 damage to all enemies it comes in contact with. If the ball will encounter another enemy hero or will reach its maximum range, then it's released, creating a 5 seconds barrier.
- Snowball (Shortkey W) - The Warrior and any nearby allies roll in a quickly growing snowball towards a target enemy unit. Any victims that gets caught in the snowball's way will take 40/80/120/160 damage and is stunned by 0.25/0.5/0.75/1 seconds.
The original target will take 40 extra damage and an extra 0.25 seconds stun. The snow sphere can cross over rocks and is able to destroy trees. After 3 seconds it will stop pursuing a target.
- Frozen Sigil (Shortkey F) - Tuskarr will summon an icy Sigil from winter's most cold corner. The Sigil instantly creates a powerful storm that slows all enemy units within 600 range by 10/15/20/25%, while reducing their attack speed by 30/40/50/60%.
- Walrus Punch (Shortkey R) - The mighty hero unleashes his mighty Walrus Punch making next attack to be critical and throw the unsuspecting victim into the air. The enemy is also slowed by 2/3/4 seconds.
As this is one of the most versatile heroes, you can buy various artifacts like: Power Treads, Sange and Yasha, Vladimir's Offering, Battlefury, Battlefury.
Overall Ymir is very good ganker/initiator, even though he is a little dependent on teammates.
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